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August 28, 2001
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Students crowd in
[Times photo: Stefanie Boyar]
The University of South Florida expects 37,500 students, a 6 percent increase. |
Top stories
Relatives, companion to argue for pension
Tampa's Police and Fire Pension Board today will weigh the rights of slain Officer Lois Marrero's family and her companion of 10 years.
Speakers plead for responsible redistricting
People at a Tampa hearing urge those drawing new boundaries to rise above partisan politics.
Unlikely allies unite in battle for Baby Sam
Erika Vietri, who says Sam's biological father abused her, is now working with the Alabama couple seeking to keep custody of the boy.
Times announces three key staff changes
Jeanne Grinstead, a veteran journalist with 18 years' experience at the St. Petersburg Times, has been named a deputy managing editor.
New chief judge named in family unit
Judge Ray Ulmer will serve out the year as administrative family judge for the Pinellas-Pasco Circuit.
Hearing begins on safety of desal plant
A judge will hear technical and legal arguments about the plant proposed for the Big Bend area.
Wal-Mart may put the squeeze on flea market
Some Oldsmar vendors wonder whether the new supercenter will put them out of business. Others aren't worried.
South Pinellas headlines
Campaign watchdogs act to preserve image
After two mistrials, another murder trial
Man shot to death during argument
North Pinellas headlines
County to offer West Nile vaccine for horses
Commissioners balk at budget mandates
Clerk's shirt set afire in pawnshop robbery
Agency organizes forum on Stauffer issues
Old activity building to be razed
Stop county government from gorging
City to lose manager to position in Missouri
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Hillsborough headlines
Officials search for victims of scheme
Serial rapist gets 2 life sentences for attacks
News of Florida
UF settlement softens Medicare liability
Retirement amendment adds up for politicians
Aide found dead had said she felt ill
Democrats call for action on budget gap
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